About this experience
This tour is a unique way to visit the most popular site in Bulgaria - Rila monastery.
It is a great combination of adventure and sightseeing. Your way will be led by our highly professional and educated guide. The roads are carefully selected and will give you a real satisfaction.
If you want to escape the ordinary way of traveling and have a license for motorcycle, do not hesitate to join us.
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What’s included
- Helmet, Jacket, Gloves, Knee protectors or Pants
- Bike rental (BMW F900XR/F800GT/BMW R1200R/Yamaha MT07 Tracer/Naked)
- Excellent Biker Guide
- 3rd party insurance
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Fuel
Itinerary
- 1
The Rila monastery
Your journey begins at 08:30 AM at our Sofia base, where your biker guide will help you gear up, get acquainted with your bike, and conduct a brief safety orientation before we roar toward the horizon. The morning ride is a masterclass in scenic diversity. We start with a sweeping, high-speed run along a stunning scenic highway, allowing you to settle into the rhythm of the road as the urban landscape of Sofia fades into the jagged silhouette of the Rila Mountains. After approximately 90 minutes of smooth cruising, the terrain shifts. We transition onto 30 kilometers of pristine mountain asphalt, a section legendary among local riders for its rhythmic curves and hairpin turns. Upon arrival, we swap our helmets for a journey back in time. Your guide will lead you through the monastery’s grand stone arches for an exclusive walking tour. After walking the complex and absorbing its history, we’ll break for a traditional monastery lunch in the crisp mountain air.
- 2
Pancharevo Lake Dam
The adventure continues as we begin our circuitous return to Sofia, riding around the southern slopes of the Rila Mountains. This route offers wide-open vistas and a fresh perspective on the Balkan landscape. We’ll make a strategic stop in the historic town of Samokov for a coffee break and refueling before embarking on the day’s "Grand Finale": a stunning lakeside ride alongside the winding shores of the Pancharevo Water Dam. This scenic stretch provides the perfect cooling-off period, with the sun glistening on the water as we navigate the final curves back to our Sofia garage. By late afternoon, you’ll return with more than just miles on the odometer—you’ll return with the story of Bulgaria etched into your memory.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Minimum age
- 21+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 09:00
Know before you go
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- If you are a rider and a pillion (2 persons with shared bike) you can book for single traveller.
- Be at the meeting point at 08:30 to prepare and be ready till 09:00 to depart
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
Meeting point
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Garage
- Address
- ulitsa "Todor G. Vlaykov" 27, Sofia, 1324, BG
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Coordinates
- 42.72230, 23.26667
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 9 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
No — you make your own way to the meeting point.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Garage, ulitsa "Todor G. Vlaykov" 27, Sofia, 1324, BG.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 21 or older.
From AED 655 per person
